I will not accept if nominated, and will not serve if elected. — William Tecumseh Sherman · Skopia

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I will not accept if nominated, and will not serve if elected.

William Tecumseh Sherman

1884

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Sherman, William Tecumseh. Telegram to General Henderson. 1884.

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